Man arrested for attacking lover with knife

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

By Narendra Gupta

A 47-year old man was arrested by police for allegedly attacking his 34-year-old lover with a knife due to suspicion of her characters.

The police said the accused has been identified as Poul Pais, who worked as a driver in the city while the victim, identified as Vidya Mahale, lived with the accused and her three children in Belvli village in Badlapur (W).

Anukul Donde police Sub Inspector said, "Both the accused and the victim lived together with the victim's three children in Belvli village, Badlapur (W). Poul allegedly suspected her character which led to the attack at the house on Saturday afternoon."

Poul was produced before the court where he was remanded to police custody till November 16.

The police said the victim suffered stomach, back and neck injuries after the attack and has been admitted to a private hospital In Dombivli where she is being treated.

According to police sources, Poul had regular fights with Mahale due to his suspicions over her character. On Saturday afternoon, he returned from work and had a heated argument with her, following which, in fit of rage he took a knife and attacked her.

"We were informed about the incident by locals but Poul had fled the spot by the time. On Sunday, we arrested him in Badlapur city." said an officer.

"We are probing the matter further. We got his custody from court and are now trying ascertain how he got the knife and where it has been discarded," said Donde.

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